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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.15, 904.73 and 237.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.15, 904.73 and 237.86 is: 356.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.15 : 904.73 = 237.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.15/904.73 = 237.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.15x = 904.73 × 237.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.15x = 215,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,193.36/603.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.78

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